• Notable: In the Highlanders' 31-27 win over Katy, the state's top-ranked team, the junior running back scored all four Woodlands touchdowns, rushing for 258 yards on 17 carries.

• Quotable: “I knew I had to improve a lot from last week to be able to go up against Katy's defense. I just pushed myself, and (I) have such a great offensive line and things worked out.”

— Lasco

Other nominees

• Gary Bivens, Brazosport: The senior running back/safety rushed for 274 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries and recorded an interception and four assisted tackles on defense in the Exporters' 28-7 win over Calhoun on Friday.

• Ray Cervenka, Terry: The senior quarterback was 13-of-21 passing for 203 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 110 yards on 22 carries in the Rangers' 30-22 win over Waller on Friday.

• Saqwan Edwards, Manvel: The senior receiver caught 12 passes for 198 yards and three touchdowns in the Mavericks' 35-18 loss to Clear Springs on Thursday.